Swiss Driving Theory · RTA / TRO
Swiss parking rules: max. 40 cm from the kerb, blue zone with disc (1 h), white zone free / time-limited, yellow zone private. Forbidden within 5 m of crossings or intersections.
Park parallel to the edge of the road, as far right as possible, and not more than 40 cm from the kerb.
Blue zone: with parking disc, max. 1 h (Mon-Sat 08:00-19:00 typical). White zone: usually free / time-limited. Yellow zone: private (reserved for residents or company).
On / within 5 m of a pedestrian crossing or intersection
Within 10 m of an unguarded level crossing
On bus / tram stops, where signs or yellow markings forbid it
In front of driveways, on cycle paths, on the pavement (unless permitted)
Stopping = up to 3 minutes for loading/unloading or boarding. Parking = anything longer.
Stopping is allowed in many places where parking is forbidden, but never on a zebra crossing, in front of an emergency exit or on a tram lane.
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